NOID bee - Megachile? - on Solidago, Ironwood Farm, Mellenville, NY, August 2019
Surprising for me. All over on Dasiphora fructicosa; rather late date. Flowering phenology of Dasiphora varies from place to place, can be as early as June (often August-September in fens around here). Wide vertex and apical areas of tergites, fairly dense punctures on scutum (vs. virginiana). Det confirmed with voucher specimens. Seems these guys and virginiana are probably most plausible Trachandrena in August-September in the northeast...
On Ilex x meserveae.
On Ilex x meserveae.
body length 0.06"/1.5 mm
upper creek edge
Uncertain of exact species, decision was made based on color of markings
In perennial garden with thrip nearby
pleased that the diagnostic shape of foveae shows up even in iPhone photos, sans magnification